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A woman holds a photo of her daughter who died in May 12 earthquake, in Juyuan town, southwestern China, as Children's Day is observed around the country.  (Photo by Oded Balilty / AP) Children's Day in China overshadowed by quake dead Reuters China relief chopper crashes as 'quake lake' set to drain Google News China breathes more easily as quake-lake fears ebb Reuters US consumers use rebate checks for necessities, not shopping sprees Intended to spur spending and invigorate a troubled economy, many Americans are so consumed with debt and the soaring price of gasoline that they are opting to save the rebate or use it to pay bills. International Herald Tribune Japanese hopes ride on Discovery Carrying a crew of seven, the shuttle Discovery will is on a 14-day mission to the International Space Station to deliver Japan's science lab known as Kibo, or "Hope." BBC NASA prepares Discovery for launch YouTube   Clinton camp enraged by Mich., Fla. delegate solution The decision to apportion delegates from Florida according to that state's vote was expected, but the committee's decision to award some Michigan delegates to Obama angered Clinton supporters. McClatchy Newspapers Fla., Mich. get all delegates, but each gets half vote CNN Florida, Michigan delegates get half-votes YouTube Myanmar defends cyclone response after U.S. rebuke Myanmar's military junta defended its response to Cylone Nargis after stinging criticism from the United States, while a U.N. official said food supplies had yet to reach at least 200,000 people. Reuters Supreme Court expected to issue Exxon Valdez verdict this month Any Monday between now and June 23, the Supreme Court could issue its decision on the Exxon Valdez lawsuit, a case that Alaskans have been awaiting for nearly two decades. McClatchy Newspapers US Iraq deaths 'at four-year low' U.S. military deaths in Iraq are said to have fallen to their lowest monthly level for four years, after about 20 soldiers were reported killed in May. BBC   NATION Delayed reunion frustrates sect parents The frustration of parents from a polygamist sect mounted as they waited for the court-mandated return of their children, who were taken into custody by Texas Child Protective Services. CBS News West Point graduates 972, most headed to war The class of 2008 graduates are now second lieutenants in the U.S. Army and are expected to be deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan. Seattle Post-Intelligencer POLITICS Barack Obama leaves longtime church Barack Obama has left the Chicago church he's attended for more than two decades, following months of adverse public reaction to comments made by his former pastor, the Reverend Jeremiah Wright. Bloomberg Party leaders lean on superdelegates The top two Democratic leaders in Congress said they were pressing superdelegates who had yet to declare a preference in the race to make their choice public. International Herald Tribune Special section: Q&A: Michigan and Florida delegates BBC End of the Clinton juggernaut? Times Online Puerto Rico inmates cast early ballots for Democratic primary Having cast their votes two days before the general population, Puerto Rico's prisoners participated early in the Democratic primary. USA Today BUSINESS United seeks marketing ties with Continental Airlines After relinquishing plans to merge with US Airways due to budget constraints, Continental Airlines is now being courted by United Airlines to secure an alliance. Financial Times CFTC probes possible manipulation in cotton market The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is investigating potential market manipulation of cotton futures after prices surged and then abruptly plunged, two people familiar with the probe said. Bloomberg ENVIRONMENT Tropical storm Arthur passes Belize, heads into Gulf Arthur became the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, just before touching the nation of Belize on the Yucatan Peninsula and will likely reach the Gulf of Mexico soon. Bloomberg A much-criticized Los Angeles turns out to be green From the air, Los Angeles hardly looks like an environmental paragon, but the residents generated less carbon per person than any other metropolis in continental America. Economist EDUCATION School of rock in Mexico City At the state-run Escuela del Rock a la Palabra, aspiring rock stars in Mexico City engage in a a four-year musical education program that teaches them about about songwriting and music production. Monsters and Critics Governor's plan to fund schools ruled unconstitutional by court A law expected to raise $1.7 billion for Colorado schools over the next 11 years is unconstitutional because it gives the state more tax revenue without required approval from voters, a judge ruled. Rocky Mountain News HEALTH Mediterranean diet may lower risk of type 2 diabetes According to the British Medical Journal, those who abide by the Mediterranean diet, may have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. HealthDay Bone drug offers hope on breast cancer A major study has found that a drug commonly known to treat brittle bones also showed promise in treating early-stage breast cancer and could change how breast cancer patients are treated. ABC News RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Deoband first: A fatwa against terror For the first time ever, Islamic seminary Darul-Uloom Deoband issued a fatwa against terrorism, stating Islam had come to wipe out all kinds of terrorism and to spread the message of global peace. Times of India Jewish family builds mosque in Cambodian village When residents of this poor Cambodian village need something built, they call on the Lightmans. The Jewish-American family’s latest gift: a mosque. Nova Scotia News   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Editorial: Just too deadly NY Daily News Editorial: Trading on wildlife Economist Column (Michael Barone): A reality check on the economy Real Clear Politics Column (Christopher Caldwell): A GI bill above reproach Financial Times Column (Eleanor Clift): Hillary, you didn’t win. Now don’t whine Newsweek Column (Jennifer Rubin): McCain's play for Clinton's women New York Observer Column: Giving Dad nothing for Father's Day NY Daily News Column: 'Survivor lawn care' Philadelphia Inquirer Column: Nothing is fair about Florida and Michigan Real Clear Politics Blog: Get a personality and save your job U.S. News & World Report Column (David Brooks): The reality situation International Herald Tribune   Site edited by: Steff White-Olson, Brian Levine, Eric Connolly, Mason Lane, Dana Myles, Max Miller, Rachel Wright, Jasmine Jernberg and Walt Chiu.   GOOD NEWS Asia's rice crisis easing Asia's rice crisis could be easing, as regional exporters announce bumper harvests and consider lifting export bans, developments that could inject badly need stocks back into world markets. Christian Science Monitor Free and personalized assistance for cancer patients The American Cancer Society and Patient Advocate Foundation announced a strategic collaboration that will give cancer patients quick access to timely information and specialized resources. PNN Holy 'numnah!' Indiana boy, 13, wins bee Sameer Mishra spells 'guerdon' to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee. ABC News 'Guerdon' crowns 13-year-old spelling bee champ YouTube WORLD Iraqi-US security talks worry Shiites and Sunnis leaders Some Shiite and Sunni Muslim leaders in Iraq are united in their opposition to a prospective long-term security agreement between their country's government and the United States. CNN UN hosts Iraq conference BBC Civil war threatens Sudan, again Sudan's north-south civil war that ended in 2005 was scarcely noticed in the West. But as the conflict threatens to resume, it could wreak havoc with U.S. and international efforts to stabilize the region. TIME LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT Wolfgang Puck vs. Wolfgang Zwiener When Zwiener opened his Wolfgang's Steakhouse in Beverly Hills, Calif., a few blocks from Puck's steakhouse, Cut, a trademark infringement battle ensued. BusinessWeek The art of Adolf Hitler (with a little help from the Chapman brothers) When artists Jake and Dinos Chapman bought paintings by Adolf Hitler for $227,000, many questioned the morality of paying for works produced by one of history's most brutal political leader. London Independent SPORTS Manny Ramirez hits No. 500 Dreadlocks are in fashion in the exclusive 500-home run club, now that Manny Ramirez has added his name to the list of baseball's most prolific sluggers. Sporting News Jamaica's Bolt breaks 100m world record Jamaica's Usain Bolt set a world record in the 100 meters by clocking 9.72 seconds at the Reebok grand prix. International Herald Tribune Man hailed as the world's greatest angler Zyg Gregorek has been hailed the world's greatest fisherman after spending 18 years traveling 150,000 miles to achieve sport angling's Holy Grail in history. The Scotsman SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Ice on Mars? Elated scientists probing the arctic surface of Mars with their newly landed Phoenix spacecraft are convinced they have found a bright and shiny layer of genuine ice inches beneath the Martian soil. San Francisco Chronicle Microsoft urges Windows users to shut down Safari In an unusual move, Microsoft Corp warned Windows users to swear off Apple's Safari Web browser until a patch is available that plugs holes that could let attackers compromise computers. Computerworld Take me off your list Michael Fertik wants to wipe your personal details off the Web. He's finding out just how difficult it is to protect privacy. Forbes   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT The truth behind drug ads Lawmakers took aim at drug ads during a Capitol Hill hearing, questioning whether ads for pharmaceutical drugs are marketing or educational tools, or downright deceptions. ABC News   Photo of the Day A butcher works in his shop as on the left side is seen a picture of the radical anti-US cleric Muqtada al Sadr, in the Shiite enclave of Sadr City in Baghdad, Iraq. Loyalists of radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called on the Iraqi government to hold a public referendum on a long-term security deal with the United States.  (Photo by Karim Kadim / AP)	DailySource Most Popular Most viewed Most shared Most recent Connect with Us Or enter Amazon via the box below and they will donate 4-7% of all purchases you make in the next 24 hours to us. Take a Quick Tour The Daily Quote Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all. 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